Waiting for the Acrobatics to End

Wu Zhongkai had excellent grades and was kind to everyone. He was the brightest star in his class.

But everything changed after he transferred into the advanced class.

The top student, who was like a little sun by day, would hide under his covers and cry silently at night because of academic pressure. On weekends, even the music from a circus troupe at an amusement park would make him tear up.

Hua Fang was the quietest boy in the circus troupe.

He was an orphan who had trained under his master since childhood and was treated as a money-making tool. In winter, he didn't even have a padded coat, so whenever the cold became unbearable, he trained as hard as he could.

Hua Fang was used to hiding his feelings, used to no one caring about him, and used to drifting through life in a daze.

Over the past few days, someone had been leaning against the big tree beside the circus audience area, crying every so often.

Thanks to him, the tips had increased, too.

After work, Hua Fang went alone to Wu Zhongkai's school and asked him to come to the circus and act as a plant in the audience.

He wouldn't have to do anything else. He just had to sit in the crowd and cry to set the mood.

In the end, they agreed to help each other.

After an accident, Hua Fang disappeared. Wu Zhongkai was so worried he couldn't eat or sleep, and his grades kept falling.

One ordinary day after school, Wu Zhongkai opened his front door and saw Hua Fang, covered in injuries.

That day, his parents said they would adopt Hua Fang;

that day, Hua Fang said he had a home.

[Reading Guide]

1. No dating while they're minors. They get together after reaching adulthood.

2. They are not listed on the same household registration.

3. A coming-of-age story about healing, with a focus on everyday feelings.

4. When young readers encounter problems they can't solve, please ask family members or elders for help. Don't try to handle everything alone.

5. Thank you for supporting the official release. Happy reading!

Blurb revised on 2026/10/20

Theme: Young people fear no hardship; they bravely press forward.